minor canon

American  

noun

1. a canon attached to a cathedral or collegiate church, though not necessarily a member of the chapter.

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minor canon British  

noun

1. Church of England a clergyman who is attached to a cathedral to assist at daily services but who is not a member of the chapter

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Etymology

Origin of minor canon

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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minor canon

The Rev. J. Troutbeck, minor canon of Westminster, acted as secretary.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

Then had come a short engagement, followed by five years of placid, happy marriage with a minor canon of Witanbury Cathedral.

From Good Old Anna by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

"No, no; I don't think that," said the minor canon.

From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry

It was George Prattleton, the half-brother of the minor canon, but very, very much younger.

From Mildred Arkell, Volume II (of 3) A Novel by Wood, Mrs. Henry

Wacht pretended to be highly delighted with the visit, the cause of which he at once insinuated to be that the minor canon very likely wanted to see his newest models.

From Weird Tales, Vol. II. by Hoffmann, E. T. A. (Ernst Theodor Amadeus)